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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 54m

US President Donald Trump will visit Israel on Monday ahead of the release of the remaining live hostages held in Gaza to speak before the Knesset and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. - report

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Donald Trump to visit Israel after Gaza deal | The Jerusalem Post

Trump's visit comes after he announced early on Thursday that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 59m

The Justice Ministry released the list of terrorists set to be freed as part of the agreement to secure the return of the hostages on Friday.

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Justice Ministry publishes list of terrorists to be released in hostage exchange

The Justice Ministry released the list of terrorists set to be freed as part of the agreement to secure the return of the hostages on Friday.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 1h

Opinion: America remains invested, at least for now, and continues to view Israel’s security as part of its own strategic interest. The question is whether Israel can learn to navigate that reality.
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America's peacemaking role: How Israel is dependent on the US - opinion

America remains invested, at least for now, and continues to view Israel’s security as part of its own strategic interest. The question is whether Israel can learn to navigate that reality.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 1h

Officials in the Baltic states are quietly preparing for a scenario they hope never comes: a mass evacuation if Russia amasses troops near their borders, with plans to move hundreds of thousands in days.

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Baltic states plan for mass evacuations amid Russia fears | The Jerusalem Post

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are preparing evacuation plans for up to hundreds of thousands in the event of Russian aggression, amid rising military spending and regional tensions.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

MIDDLE ISRAEL: As the war that began with Hamas’s massacre turns two, the question is what impact, if any, should it have on military thinking, in Israel and elsewhere.
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Three ways the Israel-Hamas War is a military landmark | The Jerusalem Post

MIDDLE ISRAEL: As the war that began with Hamas’s massacre turns two, the question is what impact, if any, should it have on military thinking, in Israel and elsewhere.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan will build a “T-Dome” multi-layered air defense system and raise defense spending to counter growing threats from China.

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Europe emerges from the shadows at Taiwan defense show | The Jerusalem Post

The last major European weapons sales to Taiwan were three decades ago.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

Simchat Torah celebrates the role of the Torah in Jewish history. Should Torah exist apart from society or be fully integrated within it?
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Simchat Torah: Fire and heritage of the Jewish people | The Jerusalem Post

Should Torah exist apart from society or be fully integrated within it?

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

Grapevine | Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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Grapevine October 10, 2025: A change of mood | The Jerusalem Post

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

After María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize, Israel Prize laureate Ronny Douek nominated Donald Trump for the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement.

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Donald Trump nominated for Israel Prize | The Jerusalem Post

After María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize, Ronny Douek nominated Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, citing his support for Israel and Middle East peace efforts.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

Israel approved a motion to alter the list of prisoners in the Gaza deal, replacing Fatah-affiliated inmates with Hamas terrorists, including the killers of Nissim Toledano, Rabbi Raziel Shevach, and Dafna Meir.
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Israel to release Hamas terrorists in Gaza deal | The Jerusalem Post

"If he is the price of returning the hostages," Yael Shevach, Rabbi Raziel's wife, wrote to X/Twitter after hearing the news, "then with love."

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

Police say the attack on Rabbi outside his Bergenfield home was not hate-motivated. Suspect faces two counts of assault after what officials call an unprovoked act of violence.
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New Jersey rabbi assault not ruled antisemitic, police say | The Jerusalem Post

Police say the attack on Rabbi Avraham Wein outside his Bergenfield home was not a hate crime. The suspect, Jeffery Zicchinella, faces assault charges for what officials called random violence.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

The IDF has begun positioning its soldiers along the agreed-upon deployment lines in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect, the military confirmed.
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IDF confirms ceasefire with Hamas in effect | The Jerusalem Post

According to Trump's Gaza plan, this means all hostages must be released by Hamas by 12:00 p.m. on Monday.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

The great secret of the Jewish people has always been the ability to join tear to tear, soul to soul, until together they form a whole garment once again.
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Simchat Torah: From torn shoes to a crown of majesty

The great secret of the Jewish people has always been the ability to join tear to tear, soul to soul, until together they form a whole garment once again.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

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Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US | The Jerusalem Post

See Shabbat times for your area.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

PM Benjamin Netanyahu gained seats after the announcement of the hostage deal, while the opposition lost its majority to establish a new government, a new poll by Maariv revealed.
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Benjamin Netanyahu gains support in new election poll | The Jerusalem Post

A poll by Maariv revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud gained three seats after the announcement of the hostage deal, while the opposition lost its majority to establish a new government.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

Three children aged 3, 5, and 9 were hospitalized in Jerusalem after eating cookies containing cannabis. Doctors said they arrived extremely drowsy but recovered after treatment and observation.

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Children hospitalized after eating cannabis cookies | The Jerusalem Post

According to their parents, the family had traveled to visit Ramallah, where at a candy stall the children asked to buy cookies that "looked like Oreos.”

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

Israeli officials welcomed the signing of the Gaza peace deal, calling it a culmination of two years of military and diplomatic pressure, as they praise Trump and his team for their efforts.
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MKs praise Gaza deal to bring hostages home | The Jerusalem Post

MK Gadi Eisenkot welcomed the signing of the deal, but slammed the "shameful leadership" of ministers who voted against "a deal that would bring back living hostages."

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

Greta Thunberg's Sumud Flotilla created 165 tons of air pollution during its five-week trip to Gaza, the same amount produced by 206 flights from Tel Aviv to London, study finds.
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Global Sumud Flotilla creates over 100 tons of pollution | The Jerusalem Post

A study by the solar energy company Volta Solar analyzed the environmental impact of the Sumud Flotilla, including the air pollution it created.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

Netanyahu convened the government to back a Gaza deal that would free hostages and push toward ending the war, while right-wing ministers fiercely opposed releasing convicted terrorists.
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Gov't clashes at meeting to approve Gaza deal | The Jerusalem Post

Social Equality and Advancement of Women Minister May Golan also addressed Kushner at the meeting, saying that though Israel wants peace, there is no one on the "other side" who wants it as well.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 5h

A partial IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip may be achieved by Friday afternoon, marking the start of the 72-hour window for Hamas to return all living hostages to Israel.
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Live Updates: Trump says Gaza deal agreement reached | The Jerusalem Post

Merz says Germany to give 29 million euros in Gaza humanitarian aid • Gaza deal a major achievement for Israel, FM Gideon Sa'ar tells 'Post' • IDF soldier wounded in operational accident

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 5h

Air Canada and other major airlines are returning to Tel Aviv with daily flights resuming this month, with Air Canada’s Toronto route offering free beer and wine, marking a renewed push to reopen Israel’s skies.

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Air Canada returnas to Israel with daily flights | The Jerusalem Post

Additional airlines, such as British Airways and Iberia Express, are also expected to resume daily flights to Tel Aviv from October 26.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 5h

Trump has ordered CENTCOM to establish a new command base in Israel to oversee Gaza’s security coordination. Around 200 US troops will join a joint task force with Egypt and Qatar, though none will deploy directly in Gaza.

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Donald Trump tells CENTCOM to set up new base in Israel for Gaza | The Jerusalem Post

A senior general and hundreds of American soldiers will also be responsible for monitoring the implementation of Trump’s 20-point plan which will see the war come to a complete end.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 5h

Israel faces a defining week in its World Cup quest, with road tests at Norway and Italy that could change everything in Group I. After a 5-4 thriller against Italy last time, Ben Shimon’s squad looks to turn heartbreak into history.

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Israel faces crucial World Cup qualifiers vs Norway, Italy | The Jerusalem Post

With key road tests at Norway and Italy, Ben Shimon’s squad aims to keep World Cup dream alive.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 6h

A seventh baby in Jerusalem has died from measles as the outbreak deepens. Health officials warn that every life lost could have been prevented through one simple measure.

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Seventh Jerusalem baby dies from measles amid outbreak | The Jerusalem Post

A 1-year-old toddler in Jerusalem died from measles, marking the seventh fatality in the outbreak. The Ministry of Health stresses the disease is preventable through vaccination.

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The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 6h

The return of hostages has brought national relief, but beneath the celebrations lie unresolved questions about the fallen, doubts over the next phase of the Gaza deal, and fears that rebuilding the Strip could revive Hamas rather than remove it.

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Hostage return brings joy but risks could shadow victory | The Jerusalem Post

The return of hostages sparks national celebration, yet the fate of the fallen, doubts over Phase Two of the Gaza framework, and reconstruction risks could overshadow the triumph.

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